A "Wicked" Review

As my previous post said, on Saturday, I went to see Wicked in Eugene. I never thought I could enjoy a show this much.
Even though I knew how it ended, the words to every song, and had watched more than a few clips on Youtube, I was still blown away.
The set, the lights, the costumes, and especially the actors were....and I have found myself using this word too many times these last few days...AMAZING!
There was an insert in our program that said Elphaba was going to be played the by the "standby" that time, and me Keisha wondered about the difference between "standby" and "understudy" was.
But from the moment Elphaba sings of her fantasy life in "The Wizard and I." I knew this was going to be a great show.
Actually, I knew it was going to be a great show, when the Time-Clock Dragon came to life in the first seconds of the play.
I have taken several videos, but I'll only put up "Defying Gravity," because even days later, I still tear up watching it. The emotion and power is felt through, even with my bad focusing skills. LOLThe stage: The curtain was a map of OZ, and that is the cool Dragon, who's eyes also glow red at certain points in the show.


Defying Gravity



And this is the video for Defying Gravity.

Already I can't wait to see the play again. It comes to Portland over my birthday next year...who knows? But for sure if I go, I am making my Mom come. There is no way she's going to miss this if I go again. LOL I know she would love it.